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How to get fromBuffalo to Rockfordby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Rockford by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5h 21m
    $193–438

  2. Drive 614.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Buffalo to Rockfordcar car 614.6 mi
    10h 34m
    $113–162

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    14h 56m
    $120–234

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    14h 59m
    $210–550

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 28m
    $207–526

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 2m
    $132–515

  7. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    9h 19m
    $224–1,441

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Buffalo to Rockford via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 14h 56m.

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